Cottage Spring

Cottage Spring, St. Georges; Trench Lock.

COTTAGE SPRING Church St. St Georges

Open for business in 1862 (HBD).

February 1894, sale of property at the Caledonia Hotel, Oakengates, by Barber & Sons of Wellington. Lots 1 & 2 (under the will of the late Mr John DAVIES). The Cottage Spring, fully-licensed public house--- and six cottages adjoining, were bought--- for Mr J.H.GARDNER, of the White Lion, Wellington, at £1,000. (Eddowes Journal. 10 Feb 1894)

Referred to in 'The Hadley Book' as being "near to the Barley Mow, Trench lane and kept by the Looseys' (sic) for many years" (page 100).Name believed to have been "Lewsley".

RETURN OF LICENSED HOUSES IN THE PETTY SESSIONAL DIVISION OF WELLINGTON.1.Name. Cottage Spring.2.Place. Trench Lock.3.Date of Visit. 25 July 1896.4.Nature of Licence. Beerhouse 7day.5.When Granted. Not known but before 1866.6.Owner. Thomas TART, Eaton Constantine. Occupier. John DODD. Number of changes within past five years. One.7.Rateable value. £21.8.Accommodation. 4 rooms downstairs & 4 up.9.Stabling. None.10.Condition of Buildings. House in good repair, ceilings in house require lime-washing.11.Nature of Trade. Ironworks.12.Proximity to other Licensed Houses. About 10 yards.13.Proximity to Dwelling Houses. Adjoining.14.Position of House with regard to Police Control. About 1/4 mile.